War Crimes

• Reportedly involved in the brutal repression of the Uprising which followed the Gulf War in 1991 including mass executions, torture and wanton destruction, particularly in Baghdad suburbs of Thawra, Shu'la, Hurriya' Bayya', the village of Yousiffiya and the nearby districts of Mahmoudiya.

Crimes Against Humanity

• Responsible for repression of religious and ethnic minorities including forced deportation, disappearances and murder committed by forces under his control whilst acting as Minister of Interior.

• As a member of the National Security Council he bears command responsibility for all crimes committed under the authority or acquiescence of that body.

Torture

• Permitted and encouraged the systematic use of torture, including rape and the threat of rape, by forces under his control whilst acting as Minister of Interior.